Banh Mi

Name: Banh Mi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 baguette, small; 4 oz pork, cooked, sliced; 1/4 cup pickled carrots and daikon; 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced; 2 tbsp cilantro leaves; 2 tbsp spicy mayo

A fusion sandwich with crisp baguette, savory pork or chicken, pickled veggies, cucumber, cilantro, and spicy mayo.

30 minMediumServes 2480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 baguette, small
4 oz pork, cooked, sliced
1/4 cup pickled carrots and daikon
1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
2 tbsp cilantro leaves
2 tbsp spicy mayo

Instructions

1

Slice the 2 baguette lengthwise, but not all the way through, creating a hinge.
2

Lightly toast the baguette if desired for extra crispness.
3

Spread 2 tbsp spicy mayo on both sides of the inside of the baguette.
4

Layer 4 oz cooked, sliced pork evenly along the bottom half of the baguette.
5

Add a layer of 1/4 cup pickled carrots and daikon on top of the protein.
6

Add a layer of 1/4 cup sliced cucumber on top of the pickled vegetables.
7

Sprinkle 2 tbsp cilantro leaves over the top of all the fillings.
8

Gently press the sandwich together.
9

Cut the sandwich in half diagonally if desired for easier eating.
10

Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp and the fillings are fresh.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Banh Mi?

The entry for Banh Mi calls for 2 tbsp cilantro leaves. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Can I make Banh Mi gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Banh Mi is 2 baguette, small. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Banh Mi?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 480 calories, with 18 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Banh Mi?

Refrigerate what is left of Banh Mi within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Banh Mi?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the baguette drops from 2 to 1; doubled, it is 4. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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